C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
43/100 · earnings-weighted

Coahoma Community College

2-Year Public HBCU
📍 Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
A+
96/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
C+
56/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,808
Total Enrollment
38%
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$771
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Coahoma Community College ▼

5% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$49,183
Avg Monthly Rent
$801
1-Year Change
+8.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Coahoma Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$24,289
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,521
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
41%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
57%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 39th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MS wage index 0.68). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Coahoma Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$69,120$75,019-7%#718 of 962#216—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$61,659-6%#352 of 560#111—
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians—$34,554-50%#31 of 31#31—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$31,007-34%#425 of 426#404—
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$21,070$30,484-41%#28 of 28#28—
Social Work—$27,940-29%#36 of 36#33—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$20,069$27,753-37%#944 of 947#907—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas—$25,639-28%#19 of 21#18—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$12,693$22,918-15%#7 of 11#6—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Coahoma Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $49,183
  • Avg rent near campus: $801/mo — vs ~$211/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 38614 (12.7% cap, Clarksdale)

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🏆 Where Coahoma Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
of 53 schools
#7
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
of 99 schools
#13
Barbering/Barber
of 100 schools
#18
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
of 58 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,300 $3,300
Room $1,900
Board $3,020
Total Cost (On-Campus) $10,810 $10,810

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
89%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$771
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$303
$30,001 - $48,000$801
$48,001 - $75,000$400
$75,001 - $110,000$3,411
$110,001+$6,144

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 85 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 67 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 45 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 43 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 42 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 36 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 30 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 25 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 23 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 21 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 18 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 16 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 16 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 16 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 16 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 15 grads/yr Electrician 15 grads/yr Pre-Nursing Studies 11 grads/yr Social Work 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Coahoma Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50k/yr 7,000 jobs
Skincare specialists
$42k/yr 97,400 jobs
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
$35k/yr 575,200 jobs
Manicurists and pedicurists
$35k/yr 210,100 jobs
Shampooers
$31k/yr 18,500 jobs
Chefs and head cooks
$61k/yr 197,300 jobs
First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
$42k/yr 1,215,000 jobs

Student Demographics

1,808
Total Students
60%
Women
64%
Traditional Age (18-24)
5%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 5%
Black 92%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 54%
Off-Campus (Renters) 5%
With Family 41%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~92 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 25%
Hybrid (Some Online) 30%
Fully Online 45%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 64%
25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Coahoma Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Coahoma Community College?
Tuition at Coahoma Community College is $3,300 for in-state students and $3,300 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $771.
What is the graduation rate at Coahoma Community College?
The graduation rate at Coahoma Community College is 38%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Coahoma Community College a good school?
Coahoma Community College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Coahoma Community College?
Coahoma Community College has a total enrollment of 1,808 students.
Is there rental demand near Coahoma Community College?
Yes! Approximately 5% of students at Coahoma Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 92 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology